Calcium and Muscle Spasms

[BrickGirl]

I currently added up how much Calcium I am taking in a day, I am at 2,049mg, remember I am dieting down for a show. Is there any problem with taking that much and does it cause involuntary muscle spasms? Thanks!

 

[JJFigure]

My doctor had me lower my calcium intake from 2000 mg/day to 1500 mg/day. No real reason though - she just said it was more than I needed, and I coudln't wait to get dressed and out of there, so I didn't argue. Hopefully MS will chime in...

On a similar topic, how much potassium do you supplement/day?

 

[JJFigure]

Here's the mineral breakdown of twinlabs multi-mineral caps:

Supplement Facts:
Serving Size 1 Capsule
Amount Per Amount Per Day
2 Capsules %DV 4 Capsules %DV
Calcium 250 mg 25% 1000 mg 100%
Iron+ 2.5 mg 14% 10 mg 56%
Iodine 37.5 mcg 25% 150 mcg 100%
Magnesium 125 mg 31% 500 mg 125%
Zinc 7.5 mg 50% 30 mg 200%
Selenium 50 mcg 71% 200 mcg 286%
Copper 500 mcg 25% 2 mg 100%
Manganese 2.5 mg 125% 10 mg 500%
Chromium+ 50 mcg 42% 200 mcg 167%
Molybdenum 125 mcg 167% 500 mcg 667%
Potassium 24.8 mg <1% 99 mg 3%

Isn't that kind of low for potassium? Especially on a restricted carb diet?

 

[valerie]

99mg is the most any potassium supp can contain. I believe this is restricted by law to prevent overdosing.-Valerie

 

[JJFigure]

I know - that's why I take a couple at a time. I guess what I meant to ask is 1000 mg calcium, 500 mg magnesium, and 99 mg potassium really the optimal balance?

 

[valerie]

You would need to also include the potassium in food (veggies)-valerie

 

[JJFigure]

Yeah - this is a tough one. This is the first I heard you had to have the right balance between the minerals - I've been kind of guessing, and when my feet start cramping, I increase my potassium a little. It would be nice to know exactly what the ideal balance is....

MS?

 

[SteelWeaver]

Interesting - I've been getting calf cramps for the last week or so - dropped my calcium and sodium and upped potassium, not by design - it just sort of worked out that way ....

Would be very interested to know good ratio.

 

[JJFigure]

Yah! Steel's back!

I posted a new thread on the topic of mineral balance - hopefully someone will respond.

 

[SteelWeaver]

Yah! Steel's back!

For brief moments here & there - not so much internet access at the moment.